In every area in the UK – from Essex to Kent – there are new car showrooms which will tempt you with superb financing offers, shiny new models and some excellent specification upgrades. No matter where you live, the story is always the same – new car showrooms are glitzy places with plenty to tempt you. However, second-hand cars are nearly always better value for the average motorist. Why choose a used car if you are considering upgrading from your current model?
Get More For Your Money
If you have a set budget for your next car, then the fact is that the second-hand market will afford you much better choice than the brand new one does. This is because second-hand cars are always going to be more affordable than ones that need to be registered with their first owner. As a result, you can afford to up the specification of your desired model. Whether you want a bit more room in the boot, a bigger cubic capacity in the engine or simply more seats for your passengers, the simple fact remains that you will be able to buy a larger or more prestigious car if you opt for one that is a few years old compared to a brand new one. All you have to do is go to a reliable used car dealer. To get the best pre-inspected cars at amazing local prices visit KAP Motors Kent and get your hands on a wide variety of used cars like Peugeot, Ford, used Nissan Qashaqai Acenta etc.
See Less Depreciation
Depreciation is an accounting term that deals with how all goods devalue over time, especially when they are used every day and face wear and tear. The trouble with the skewed UK car market is that most depreciation with vehicles occurs when they go from being brand new to being owned. In other words, if you buy a used car, then you will see a loss in resale value over time. However, this is nothing like the drop in value new cars have as soon as they are driven off the dealer's forecourt for the first time.
Doing Something Greener
We all know that driving cars is not exactly good for the planet yet many of us rely on our vehicles for essential things like getting to work. Until new technology makes green driving viable, the best thing you can do for the planet is to recycle cars by offering them a new lease of life. As hybrid technology and even fully electric vehicles become more mainstream so they will become a bigger part of the used car market. In the meantime, even buying a second-hand petrol car is more environmentally friendly than purchasing a new one so long as its emission levels are in good order.
